Definition of Diversity: Diversity is "otherwise," or those human qualities that are different from our own and outside the groups to which we belong, yet are present in other individuals and groups. It is important to distinguish between the primary and secondary dimensions of diversity. Primary dimensions are the following: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race and sexual orientation.Secondary dimensions of diversity are those that can be changed, and include, but not limited to: educational background, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, and work experience. Awareness:
Developing an awareness forall employees of a district to be aware and to understand that there are many facets to diversity.
Employee Awareness: being aware of their own biases and their school district community
Diversity is "otherwise," or those human qualities that are different from our own and outside the groups to which we belong, yet are present in other individuals and groups. It is important to distinguish between the primary and secondary dimensions of diversity. Primary dimensions are the following: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities/qualities, race and sexual orientation. Secondary dimensions of diversity are those that can be changed, and include, but not limited to: educational background, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, and work experience.
Awareness: